entsyymiluokka
Entsyymiluokka refers to a classification system for enzymes based on the type of chemical reaction they catalyze. This hierarchical system, established by the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), organizes enzymes into six main classes, each further divided into subclasses and sub-subclasses. The primary purpose of this classification is to provide a standardized and unambiguous way to name and identify enzymes and their functions.
The six main enzyme classes are Oxidoreductases, Transferases, Hydrolases, Lyases, Isomerases, and Ligases. Oxidoreductases catalyze oxidation-reduction
Each enzyme is assigned a unique four-part EC number, with the first digit representing the main class.